SHEPHERD HIGH SCHOOL

Shepherd High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Shepherd H S school district, located in Shepherd, MT with about 258 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Shepherd High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Shepherd High School, located in the rural community of Shepherd, Montana, serves as the heart of its local educational district. As a relatively small school, it emphasizes a tight-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community. The institution is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and extracurricular growth, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Shepherd High School is deeply integrated into the local culture, often acting as a focal point for community pride and engagement. The school offers various athletic, vocational, and extracurricular programs that encourage students to develop leadership skills and a strong work ethic. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic rigor and modern educational initiatives, the school strives to empower its students to succeed in an increasingly globalized world while staying connected to their local roots in rural Montana.

For more information, contact Shepherd High School at (406) 373-5300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7842 Shepherd Road
Shepherd, MT 59079
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SHEPHERD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shepherd, MT with about 258 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Montana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
Shepherd H S
Total Students:
258
Teachers:
18.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 258 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SHEPHERD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
88.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.3%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Black or African American
1.9%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
52.7%
Male
47.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.